1984-1992 · 5 model years

Blue Bird School Bus Problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Blue Bird School Bus across 5 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1984 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1985, 1992 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

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Most complaints for its age19841 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 1984

Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 1
Fires: 2
Injuries: 6
Deaths: 0

School Bus complaints by model year

11984 1985 1986 1987 1992

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
1992	1	0	0	0	Acceleration & cruise control	A
1987	1	1	0	1	Brakes	D
1986	2	0	0	1	Electrical system	C
1985	1	0	0	0	-	A
1984	1	0	1	0	Brakes	F

Most common School Bus problems

Blue Bird School Bus recalls 1

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

87V115000Jul 28, 1987550 vehicles affected

A RELAY IN THE FLASHING CIRCUIT COULD FAIL.

Covers1987 Blue Bird School Bus

Latest School Bus complaints

1986 Blue Bird School Bus Seats & seat belts

SHEET METAL ON BACK OF BUS SEAT WELDS BROKE. *DH

1984 Blue Bird School Bus BrakesCrash6 injuries

Caliper froze, causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *Skd

1985 Blue Bird School BusOther & unknown

Handrail strap clamp at floorline and step well bolt can trap passenger's coat strings. *Skd

1992 Blue Bird School Bus Acceleration & cruise control

Pin pushed through plastic piece which holds accelerator pedal wears out, causing pedal to fall off. *Skd

1986 Blue Bird School Bus Electrical systemFire

Corrosion at connection points between battery and frame of bus caused inadequate grounding, resulting in fire. *Skd

1987 Blue Bird School Bus BrakesFire

Brake caliper pistons lock up before brakes are completly engaged, causing brake pads to overheat/fire. (Other vehicle on 479565) *aw

Questions about the Blue Bird School Bus

Which Blue Bird School Bus years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1986 (2), 1984 (1), 1985 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1984 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Blue Bird School Bus years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1985, 1992 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other School Bus years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Blue Bird School Bus problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), electrical system (1), seats & seat belts (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Blue Bird School Bus have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Blue Bird School Bus model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data